Alberta: Separatism Then and Now

by Michael Wagner

Alberta separatism has been out of the news for many years but that may soon change. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau was the father of Alberta separatism because he provoked an angry response with his National Energy Program and other socialistic policies. His son Justin has now become the new Liberal prime minister. It may be just a matter of time before Alberta is once again at odds with the federal government. If so, there will be conflict--and Alberta separatism will see a revival. This book--the only one of its kind--describes the background and history of Alberta separatism. Most Albertans are patriotic Canadians, but they won't be pushed around by the federal government, especially when the federal government threatens their livelihoods through attacks on the oil industry. Read how Albertans have fought back in the past, and expect the same if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau comes knocking.

168 pages, Paperback

First published April 25, 2009

Reviews

[Christopher · Rating 3 out of 5]

Required reading for anyone in Alberta who wants to weigh-in on the current debate. Much of what is being raised by Federalists has been discussed and debated time and time again since the 1980's and this book explains it all. To fall for it a second time hook-line&sinker in one lifetime is shameful.

The mainstream media (Edmonton Journal, Calgary Herald and former Edmonton/Calgary Sun papers) were all in the tank for Canada in the last go around - only now is the full weight of popular dissent starting being felt by them (together with the collapse of CBC/CTV/Global/Bell Media influence).

It is a short but informative read and I recommend it to all.